Did you know that Canada is second only to Russia when it comes to landmass? That means trying to explore the vastness of its breath-taking wilderness, captivating cultures, bustling cities, quaint towns, and craggy coastlines can be quite the undertaking. Not to mention, some of the most beautiful landscapes the country offers in each province can’t be reached by plane or by car. Thankfully, railroad tracks traverse the majority of Canada.

Thinking about taking a European train holiday but don’t know where to begin? How about right in your backyard? Start with Eurostar in London and in just a few hours, travel to more than 100 European destinations, including those in Switzerland, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Germany via easy train transfers in direct city center terminals.

Personalized travel is all the rage these days and for good reason – the ability to create the exact holiday you want (and nothing you don’t) is incredibly appealing. But what does it really mean to tailor-make your train holiday? As the name implies, a bespoke or tailor-made train journey is an independent rail travel plan, custom-designed based on what you want to see and do. Want to spend a week shopping in Paris before moving on to a romantic weekend in Venice? How about adding on a day trip to Florence to visit the famous Uffizi Museum before heading to Rome to tour the Colosseum and the ancient ruins? Or perhaps adding-on a few days in London to the start the journey, and taking the Eurostar across the Channel to Paris? With a custom-designed itinerary, the options are endless and only limited by your imagination!

It’s never too early to start planning that bucket list train holiday you’ve been dreaming about taking, whether it be an immersive discovery of Europe’s great capital cities, a scenic journey through Switzerland’s picturesque lakes and mountains, or a special adventure to the charming towns of the Canadian Rockies. No matter the place, taking the train makes the journey as memorable as the destination. With the new year right around the corner, we present some of the best rail holidays to take in 2019. All of Railbookers’ holidays can be tailor-made, so if you want to add days to your journey, experience a package in reverse, or add sightseeing tours and activities, we can help you plan it all. Time to take the trip of your dreams in 2019!

These days, it’s somewhat of a mantra for travellers to do what the locals do while abroad. What does that mean? It means that when you travel to a foreign country you eat what the locals eat, go where the locals go, and experience whatever destination you’re visiting from the perspective of a local.

These are the train journeys that truly move you, and we don’t just mean in the literal sense. The moment you step onboard these trains, you’re instantly transported to another place and time, full of rich history, breath taking scenery and romantic allure. Join us for a peek into 7 of the best train rides on earth, and learn how you can make one part of your next holiday escape!

Switzerland is a country that’s on everyone’s travel bucket list. Why wouldn’t it be? It’s undoubtedly one of the most breath-takingly beautiful places on earth. Featuring picture perfect vistas, towering snow-capped peaks, lush green valleys, emerald Alpine lakes, and villages of wooden chalets, it needs no introduction. When it comes to discovering the most scenic and revered of Swiss landscapes and cities, there’s no better way to do it than by train. Rail travel through this iconic European destination is the stuff of legends.

The most celebrated journeys in Switzerland are those taken by rail. Why? Because Swiss train travel is the best way to discover the unparalleled beauty of the country’s picture postcard landscapes: breathtaking, snow-capped mountain peaks, charming old towns, dreamy, glacier-fed lakes, waterfalls, and lush meadows.

One of the world’s most romantic cities, Prague offers tranquil, waterside beauty and a vibrant urban energy that’s unlike anywhere else in the world. Discover captivating Gothic, Baroque, Art Nouveau, and Cubist architecture, and a maze of lanes lined with pubs, shops and restaurants. Not sure where to start? We’ve created a 48-hour Prague itinerary for first-timers and return visitors to make the most of your time in this enchanting city.

The iconic cities and classic landmarks of Europe are connected by a comprehensive rail system that is at once efficient, fast, convenient and incredibly scenic. Each country’s independent rail network works together to contribute to a diverse infrastructure that’s a thrill to ride.

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Railbookers is the leading operator of independent rail holidays, offering an ever expanding range of expertly planned holidays by rail across Europe, the USA, Canada and beyond. Our mission is to take the complexity out of independent rail travel and offer all our customers hassle –free service, incredible travel experiences and the very best value. The experts at Railbookers are proud ‘train geeks’ with insider access to the leading rail companies and a passion for all things ‘rail holiday’.